Import ssh key

SSH Keys

1. You have two options: either import an existing SSH public key or create a new key pair.
2. Option 1: Import SSH-Key. ...
3. give the key a name, paste your public key from the clipboard into the Public Key field and click on Import Key Pair. ...
4. Choose a name for the key pair.

1. Where do I paste SSH keys?
2. Can I transfer SSH key to another computer?
3. How do I manually copy a SSH key?
4. Can I copy SSH private key?
5. What is SSH key file?

Where do I paste SSH keys?

On your computer, in the PuTTYgen utility, copy the contents of the public key (displayed in the area under "Key") onto your Clipboard. Then, on the remote system, use your favorite text editor to paste it onto a new line in your ~/. ssh/authorized_keys file, and then save and close the file.

Can I transfer SSH key to another computer?

The simple answer is that, Move ~/. ssh to the new machine and run ssh-add . DONE!

How do I manually copy a SSH key?

Manually Copy the SSH Key with PuTTY

Open the authorized_keys file with the text editor of your choice ( nano , for example). Then, paste the contents of your public key that you copied in step one on a new line at the end of the file. Save, close the file, and exit PuTTY.

Can I copy SSH private key?

Once an SSH key has been created, the ssh-copy-id command can be used to install it as an authorized key on the server. ... The copying may ask for a password or other authentication for the server. Only the public key is copied to the server. The private key should never be copied to another machine.

What is SSH key file?

Essentially, SSH keys are an authentication method used to gain access to an encrypted connection between systems and then ultimately use that connection to manage the remote system.